PRV-9000 Operating Instructions

together as a single audio channel. During playback, the user is able to switch between the main audio and SAP audio.

4.8.4Video Recording Restrictions

The following information provides video recording limitations that coincide with the DVD Forum specifications and other source providers’ guidelines.

The recorder is barred from duplicating copy-protected video. Copy- protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If the PRV-9000 encounters copy-protected material during a recording session, the recorder pauses or stops automatically and shows an error message on the display screen.

Video coded to copy-only-once is recordable on to a DVD-RW disc in the VR mode with CPRM security. Copyright information is covered in the next section of this manual.

To display copy control information on screen when recording a TV broadcast or a sequence through an external input, refer to the section entitled Display Disc Information On-Screen.

4.8.5Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM)

Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM) is a copy-protection system that allows a broadcast program to be copied once. Any additional attempt to copy the protected material fails.

The PRV-9000 is CPRM compatible. To create a copy of a protected broadcast, record to a DVD-RW (formatted in VR mode) disc. The protected material on this disc is blocked from being copied to any other discs or devices.

To play back the copy on a different unit, the player or other device must also be CPRM compatible.

4.8.6Copyright Guideline

The PRV-9000 incorporates Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners copyright protection technology to guard against illegal or unauthorized use. Audio and video recordings using this recorder are for personal use only.

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